Save the Date
The 3rd Annual
Youth Empowerment Gala
Training Champions for Life
Preparing our children for the biggest game of all… LIFE.
JCPAL remains dedicated to helping young people improve focus, develop essential life skills, reinforce high-standard values, and establish a path toward excellence. We envision an organization that encompasses diverse activities, operates year-round, and works hand-in-hand with the community and the city to prepare our children for the biggest game of all… LIFE.
Impact
By the numbers
For over 45 years, the Jersey City Police Athletic League has empowered youth through mentorship, education, athletics, leadership development, and community engagement. Established in 1978 and operating as a nonprofit since 1989, JCPAL continues to provide safe, positive, and life-changing opportunities for young people throughout Jersey City.
Why We Gather
The kids we serve
Year-Round Programs
15 ways we show up for our youth
Drones & Robotics
A STEM-based program teaching youth drone technology, robotics, coding, and problem-solving skills.
Explorers
A leadership program introducing youth to law enforcement, teamwork, and community service.
Basketball
A basketball program focused on teamwork, discipline, fitness, and sportsmanship.
Summer Youth Camp
A summer program offering recreation, mentorship, educational activities, and leadership development.
Mentorship
Connecting youth with positive role models and guidance for life beyond the program.
Afterschool Program
Academic support, recreation, and safe supervision after the school day ends.
Safe Haven
A safe space promoting positive youth engagement and community support.
Youth Leadership Council
Building communication, teamwork, and community involvement in tomorrow's leaders.
JCPAL Art
An arts program encouraging creativity, self-expression, and confidence.
Tutoring
Academic support helping students improve educational performance.
Book Club
A literacy program promoting reading, discussion, and critical thinking.
Chess Club
Developing strategy, focus, and problem-solving one move at a time.
Home Economics
Life-skills program teaching cooking, budgeting, and personal responsibility.
LAB Mentorship
Mentorship focused on leadership, growth, and personal development.
Girl Scouts
Promoting leadership, teamwork, confidence, and community service for young women.
Leadership
Elvis & Myesha Foster
The husband-and-wife team driving JCPAL's mission with relentless heart, vision, and grit.
Elvis & Myesha Foster
JCPAL Directors
A lifelong Jersey City advocate, Elvis built JCPAL from a neighborhood program into a citywide movement, mentoring thousands of young people along the way. Alongside him, Myesha—an educator and community leader—designs the programs and partnerships that turn promise into possibility for every child JCPAL touches.
The Evening
An evening to remember
Appetizers
Guests arrive, cocktails and hors d'oeuvres.
Host & Speakers
Welcome from our host and remarks from featured speakers.
Awards Ceremony
Honoring the leaders, partners, and youth shaping our community.
Dinner
A seated dinner with friends old and new.
Festivities & Mingle
Music, conversation, and connection to close the evening.
Sen. Angela McKnight
Natalia Anderson
Yvonne Williams
Partners
In good company
Tickets
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Individual
- · Cocktail hour
- · Dinner & program
- · Awards ceremony
Table of 10
- · Reserved table for ten
- · Recognition in program
- · Group seating
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The Chandelier
An elegant Bayonne landmark known for grand crystal lighting, polished marble, and unforgettable evenings. The perfect setting for a night dedicated to our youth.
1081 Broadway, Bayonne, NJ 07002
Friday, August 7, 2026
6:00 PM — 10:00 PM
Contact
Get in touch
JCPAL · 163 Old Bergen Road, Jersey City, NJ 07305